Black Friday Headphone Deals: Bose, Sony & Apple at Record Lows

If you’ve been holding out for the perfect moment to upgrade your audio gear, this Black Friday delivers unprecedented discounts on premium headphones and earbuds from top brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose. Major retailers have slashed prices to historic lows, making it an ideal time to invest in high-quality sound. Whether you’re eyeing the latest AirPods Pro with their first notable price cut or Bose’s previous-generation QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at a $130 reduction, there are savings across the board. Budget-conscious shoppers can also celebrate, with standout options like the Nothing Phone Ear (a) reaching new affordable prices.

Beyond just attractive pricing, extended return periods give you ample time to test your purchase thoroughly. You can evaluate comfort, sound quality, and features without pressure, ensuring your selection meets all your expectations, or becomes a well-chosen gift for someone else.

Top Earbud Offers

The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation have hit a record low of $99.99, an $80 saving available at Amazon and Target. These wireless earbuds provide adaptive audio, conversation awareness, and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, closely mirroring the AirPods Pro experience. Their open-ear design still manages to reduce low-frequency noise effectively from environments like airplanes or city streets, though they omit heart rate monitoring and certain hearing health capabilities present in the Pro version.

Bose’s Ultra Open Earbuds, featuring a distinctive clip-on style that attaches to the outer ear, are back at their lowest price of $199, a $100 discount found at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. By not entering the ear canal, they keep you aware of your surroundings continuously. While not designed for total silence, they deliver extended comfort and reliable battery life, making them a safe choice for outdoor activities where hearing traffic or pedestrians matters.

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are now $159.99, $90 off and a multi-month low at Amazon and Best Buy. As Samsung’s flagship earbuds, they impress with rich sound, a clear transparency mode, and superior call quality. They seamlessly switch between Samsung devices, similar to Apple’s ecosystem integration, though their active noise cancellation doesn’t quite match the latest AirPods Pro or Pixel Buds Pro 2.

The CMF Buds 2a have returned to their all-time low price of $19.99, saving you $30 at Amazon. For such a low cost, these wireless earbuds include 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancellation, and an IP54 rating for resistance to water and dust. Bluetooth 5.4 enables Google Fast Pair, and the Nothing X app allows sound customization, ANC adjustments, and earbud location tracking, presenting outstanding value for first-time wireless earbud users.

Galaxy Buds FE are available for $59.99, a $40 discount and their best price in months at Amazon and Walmart. These more affordable earbuds provide a simplified experience compared to the Buds 3 Pro, lacking wireless charging and carrying only an IPX2 rating. Still, they deliver respectable sound and noise cancellation for the price, with a secure fit aided by silicone wings.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds are at an all-time low of $89.99, $40 off at Amazon and Soundcore’s online store with a promo code. Upgrades from earlier models include better active noise cancellation, extended battery life, and Dolby Audio support. An IP55 rating and five eartip sizes ensure a comfortable, secure fit, though in-ear heart rate tracking is no longer included.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro have reached a new low of $89.99, $60 off at Amazon, Best Buy, and Soundcore’s website with a code. A standout feature is the charging case with a built-in screen for checking battery life and adjusting ANC or transparency modes without your phone. They provide roughly 7.5 hours of playback without ANC and include a barometric sensor for better performance during air travel.

Nothing Ear Open earbuds, designed to sit on the outer ear for full environmental awareness, are at a record low of $94.05, $55 off at Amazon and slightly higher on Nothing’s website. Prioritizing safety, they still offer good sound, excellent call quality, and up to eight hours of battery. Multipoint Bluetooth and an automatic Low Lag Mode for gaming add to their appeal, especially for Nothing Phone owners.

Leading Headphone Deals

The AirPods Max with USB-C have returned to approximately $429, a $120 discount and their lowest price ever at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. These updated over-ear headphones maintain the superb build and sound of the original, adding new colors and USB-C charging instead of Lightning. You get top-tier noise cancellation, transparency mode, up to 20 hours of ANC-enabled battery life, and lossless audio support via USB-C with compatible services.

Beats Studio Pro present a compelling alternative to AirPods Max, now on sale for $149.99, a $200 reduction and their best price to date at Amazon and Best Buy. Features include active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and lossless audio support. While their plastic construction can’t match the premium materials of AirPods Max, they integrate natively with both iOS and Android, including tracking via Find My services.

Although the Sony WH-1000XM5 are no longer the flagship, they remain highly desirable, especially at an all-time low of about $248, $151 off in multiple colors from Amazon, Best Buy, and Sony. They deliver exceptional active noise cancellation, superb sound, and industry-leading call quality. Multipoint connectivity, transparency mode, and Speak to Chat, which pauses audio when you talk, are included, though unlike older models they don’t fold for compact storage.

Sony’s WH-1000XM4, despite being over five years old, are a tremendous value at $159.99, $190 off and their best price this year at Best Buy and Walmart. With up to 30 hours of battery life and strong ANC performance, they’re a smart choice if you don’t require the latest technology. Multipoint Bluetooth and the convenient Speak to Chat feature enhance their usability in dynamic environments.

The CMF Headphone Pro, released only months ago, are already at an all-time low of $79, $20 off in various colors from Amazon, Walmart, and Nothing. These budget-friendly headphones incorporate features from the Nothing Headphone 1, like the multi-function roller for volume and playback control, plus an energy slider for adjusting treble and bass without an app. They sport a conventional design with soft curves and round earcups, differing from Nothing’s typical retro aesthetic.

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If you prefer earbuds over headbands, the Shokz OpenFit 2 Plus take a unique approach. These relatively new wireless earbuds with an ear hook design are already at a new low of around $159.95, $40 off from Amazon, Best Buy, and Shokz. Sitting just above the ear canal, they add wireless charging and Dolby Audio support to last year’s model. If those features aren’t essential, the original OpenFit 2 are at a record low of approximately $119.95, $60 off from the same retailers.

The Anker Soundcore AeroFit 2, also featuring an ear hook design, are currently at an all-time low of $69.99, $60 off at Amazon, Walmart, and Soundcore’s website with a promo code. They use directional audio to minimize sound leakage, so your music stays private. Additional features include free AI translation in over 100 languages with real-time response, and up to 10 hours of continuous playback per charge.

(Source: The Verge)